Could the Flyers be contemplating assigning van Riemsdyk to the AHL Adirondack Phantoms for the first time since the end of the 2008-09 season? Today general manager Paul Holmgren will decide whether to send van Riemsdyk or rookie Eric Wellwood back to the Phantoms before the Flyers board their flight to North Carolina.

Who would you send down right now... Wellwood or JVR ???

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I think you gotta send Wellwood back. JVR sat out the last 2 games, and that should light a big enough fire under his ass that he knows that he needs to pick it up. Sending JVR back to that mess would be one of the worst decisions ever.

I hate to say it because I love the guy, but I'd honestly rather have Wellwood up right now than van Riemsdyk. JVR's just not really playing all that well right now and some time in the AHL could help in my opinion.

You have to send Wellwood back. . . guy is looking to be a good addition, but when the entire team crumbles I'd rather it not be with JVR down there. What happens if he has issues with Gilbert. They going to send JVR packing?

Wonder who they substitute JVR in for. Being honest I cant see Nodl being taken out for he is actually producing offense at the moment. Also we can all cry for Shelly, but we all know he isnt going to be taken off. Zherdev is also finally moving. Maybe they put Powe in Carcillo's spot and JVr in Powe's spot.

Wonder who they substitute JVR in for. Being honest I cant see Nodl being taken out for he is actually producing offense at the moment. Also we can all cry for Shelly, but we all know he isnt going to be taken off. Zherdev is also finally moving. Maybe they put Powe in Carcillo's spot and JVr in Powe's spot.

No, JVR won't ever eclipse Kane. At best he has similar value as a different player type, but there's still good reason Kane went #1. Nothing against JVR or his ability to reach his own potential.

If JVR reaches his full potential (big if), then I think he'll be a better player than Kane. However, Kane is already there, so that's a big head start. However, Kane is an extremely one-dimensional player, and you add in the size he gives away and you lose a bit of what JVR will be capable of providing for his team.

Now... JVR needs to get there, and you can debate whether or not he will... but for all the good things Kane does, he doesn't bring much of anything to the table in other areas of the game.

If JVR reaches his full potential (big if), then I think he'll be a better player than Kane. However, Kane is already there, so that's a big head start. However, Kane is an extremely one-dimensional player, and you add in the size he gives away and you lose a bit of what JVR will be capable of providing for his team.

Now... JVR needs to get there, and you can debate whether or not he will... but for all the good things Kane does, he doesn't bring much of anything to the table in other areas of the game.

everything is true, except i do believe you understate kane's one dimension. Yes he is one dimensional, but he is amongst the most dynamic and gifted players in that one aspect, and a true game changer. I dont see JVR ever being a truly great and gifted player in any aspect of his game. I see him being a good overall winger with size and some speed. Just imagine how great kane would be with a guy like carter.